by Chris Maza | Jul 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds visited Forest Park for the second of three Community Caravan events on July 22. The event featured an appearance from Thunderbirds mascot Boomer and team staff, as well as a wide variety of activities and vendors, street hockey activities, and food. The first Community Caravan event took place in June at Look Park in Northampton and a third will take place at Amelia Park in Westfield on Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently announced it had awarded Springfield $2.86 million for improvements for fiscal year 2025 through its Community Mitigation Fund.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Overgrown weeds and graffiti on the inside of windowpanes are obvious signs of dereliction at the former Vibra Hospital at 1400 State St. The building was abandoned by Vibra Healthcare in fall 2023. While the city entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the property at the time, Mayor Domenic Sarno said the company has not held up its end of the bargain.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Chronic absenteeism has been a struggle for school departments nationwide over the past few years. The Springfield School Committee met on June 20 to approve policy changes designed to remove barriers to attending school.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Healey-Driscoll administration has been tackling the state’s housing crisis with construction and renovation grants for apartment complexes, including at least two in the South End neighborhood of Springfield.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
U.S. Sen. Edward Markey gives a thumbs up while posing with recent YouthBuild graduates Jozely Ramos, Leighana Laboy, Joshua Rosa, Hector Collazo, Chris Obara, Joshua Cardona, Reina De Jesus, Deishanet Crochiere, Joshua Cotto and Raheem Biggs.Reminder Publishing photo...
